Month: January 2013

If you feel like going sledding in Pocatello, and Bartz Field is your place, you may see some new signs. In the past few weeks, several people have been injured while sledding around one particularly steep hill. Anybody from the community can still go to Bartz Field and sled, but there are certain areas that

State senator Lee Heider of Twin Falls said he decided to take on payday lending regulation when one of his own employees struggled after taking on some debt. His plan would cap interest rates at 36 percent. Nancy Savage has lived in Pocatello all her life and owns a small shop on Chubbuck road where

One bill recently re-introduced to the legislature this past week could possibly shift some responsibilities of the state’s county sheriffs into the hands of private attorneys. “When you have a lawsuit and the judge has ruled, it is the sheriff that will go and pick up the cars, it’s the sheriff that will go and

Check fraud is one of the most common scams. It provides criminals with an easy and non-confrontational way to steal your money. Dozens of these scams have popped up in the Upper Valley. Rexburg police detectives say this particular scam targets those looking for work; using Craigslist and even the BYU-Idaho Help Wanted website, scammers

A well-known clock mechanic and collector from California died at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on Thursday. The 60-year-old Sacramento native was in a medically-induced coma after being involved in a near deadly crash. KXTV News 10 in Sacramento said Phil Paguio, also known as “Dr. Time,” is considered somewhat of a northern California celebrity.

It’s National Catholic School Week.In Idaho Falls, Holy Rosary is taking part in the tradition by focusing on academics, service, and faith taught in the classroom. Third-through-sixth graders will be taking a trip to Craters of the Moon to take part in science experiments — while other students will help write Valentines for shut-ins. On

The Idaho Falls Fire Department says a house fire Thursday morning was caused by improper use of extension cords. The fire on 420 Garfield ignited around 11 a.m. The fire extended from the front room into the attic space. The blaze was out as of 11:30 a.m. It caused $25,000 in damage. The owners were

Four Seasons Resort of Jackson has been selected as one of only 125 North American properties on AAA’s 2013 Five Diamond Award List. “The Four and Five Diamond Ratings are the highest designations awarded by AAA,” says club spokeswoman Kaelyn Kelly. “Receiving a Four or Five Diamond Award signifies these properties continue to go above

Idaho State University needs a few volunteers to complete a study. It was started last spring and will be wrapping up in a few months, but researchers still need about 60 participants. The study is focusing on human impulse – why people make decisions without thinking of consequences. Specific areas of the study will look

Idaho Falls businessman Keith F. Rasmussen is accused of fraudulently obtaining more than $500,000 from a least five Idahoans. The Idaho Department of Finance civil lawsuit was filed in Bonneville County citing violations of the registration and anti-fraud provisions of the Idaho Uniform Securities Act. The department alleges Rasmussen promised investors their investment was safe

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office wants to get in contact with two people in connection with its investigation of the deadly shooting that occurred Jan. 19. Adan Arroyo, 22, is accused of firing the shots that killed Kristy Aschliman, 21, on Lincoln Road. He’s being charged with murder and held without bond. As deputies investigated

Idaho Falls police are searching for a male suspect after a convenience store robbery late Wednesday night. It happened at the Common Cents store at 1940 W. Broadway around 11:15 p.m. Police say the armed suspect was dressed in all black with his face covered and had a gun. A female clerk was the only

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of the supporters. But the school district said it has taken no position. The school district sent Local News 8 an email stating it did not claim a

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of the supporters. But the school district said it has taken no position. The school district sent Local News 8 an email stating it did not claim a

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of the supporters. But the school district said it has taken no position. The school district sent Local News 8 an email stating it did not claim a

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of the supporters. But the school district said it has taken no position. The school district sent Local News 8 an email stating it did not claim a

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of the supporters. But the school district said it has taken no position. The school district sent Local News 8 an email stating it did not claim a

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of the supporters. But the school district said it has taken no position. The school district sent Local News 8 an email stating it did not claim a

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of the supporters. But the school district said it has taken no position. The school district sent Local News 8 an email stating it did not claim a

An full-page ad in a local paper taken out by Melaleuca in favor of Propositions 1, 2 and 3 listed Sugar-Salem School District is listed as one of the supporters. But the school district said it has taken no position. The school district sent Local News 8 an email stating it did not claim a

Idaho Falls based Melaleuca Inc. and its CEO Frank VanderSloot are suing a national news outlet for defamation. On Wednesday night, our station has an exclusive response from Monika Bauerlein,Mother Jones magazine’s co-editor-in-chief. In a news release on Wednesday, VanderSloot accuses Mother Jones magazine, Bauerlein and writer Stephanie Mencimer of reporting false information about him

Melaleuca and its CEO, Frank VanderSloot, have filed a defamation action against The Foundation for National Progress, which owns Mother Jones news magazine. In a news release, Melaleuca said the move comes because the magazine “engaged in a malicious and reckless effort to damage VanderSloot’s reputation as a private citizen, businessman, philanthropist, and entrepreneur through

BOYS BASKETBALL**Highland 49 Idaho Falls 36 F **Bonneville 49 Madison 47 F **Blackfoot 65Skyline 55 F Century 52**Rigby 55 F **Preston 72 Pocatello 64 F Sugar-Salem 47**Shelley 48 F South Fremont 47**Teton 54 F **Mackay 49 Challis 40 F West Jefferson 25**Firth 73 F Ririe 25**North Fremont 63 F Grace 36**Malad 41 F **Rockland 51

Some local credit unions and banks are seeing a major bounce-back in the amount they lend, which could mean big things for local businesses looking to grow. Last year Idaho Central Credit Union lent out about $1.3 billion, more than double what they did in 2011. All those loans mean more money flowing into local

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here, which means it’s time to start getting ready for watch parties. Americans are expected to spend almost $12.3 billion in preparation for the big game. Thankfully, grocery stores in eastern Idaho are featuring plenty of essentials at reduced prices. Before we pack our stomachs with nachos and wings, Broulim’s

It’s that time of year when many eastern Idahoans experience cabin fever. One in every 16 Americans suffer from cabin fever. But you don’t have to end up one of the statistics. Karrie Kondel knows that the winter months can be a drag. “I feel worse if I hang out all day,” said Kondel. So

Senayda is a strong, resilient girl who has hopes for her future with her forever family. As her caseworker says, “Her smile just lights up the world.” Senayda’s dream of having everyday comforts, technology, and activities include: her own room, a library card, internet access, a cell phone, and to participate in sports like soccer

Jan. 30 is the first day the IRS will accept tax returns filed online. Local accountants are ready to help. Several accounting firms around Idaho Falls report being booked solid with appointments. This year’s E-file start date is two weeks later than last year. Darin Thurman, who owns Liberty Income Tax in Idaho Falls, attributes

The Pocatello apartment fire that occurred early Wednesday morning was intentional, a fire investigator said. Andy Holmes, who is looking into the blaze that ignited between 5 to 5:30 a.m. at 1070 McKinley Ave., said although it was intentional, he doesn’t have an official cause and is still gathering evidence. A woman who lives downstairs

A Pingree man has been sentenced to 40 months in prison, four years of supervised release and a $1,000 fine on a meth-related charge. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 26-year-old Ryan Wasia appeared before US District Judge Lyn Winmill in Pocatello Tuesday after pleading guilty last August to charges of possession with intent to

The oldest firehouse in Idaho Falls is causing concern for local firefighters. Fire Chief, Dean Ellis, says the concrete floor in Fire Station No. 1 on Shoupe Avenue is slowly eroding, and fire engines can’t be housed there anymore. It’s bad enough that the station’s fire engines can’t be inside or firefighters fear the floor

BOYS BASKETBALL American Falls 29**Snake River 58 F **Grace 65Hansen 45 F **Declo 56 Valley 47 F **Castleford 62 Bliss 49 F GIRLS DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS5A District 5-6Skyline 42**Hillcrest 49 F **Highland 59Idaho Falls 35 F 4A District 5-6**Rigby 72Blackfoot 64 F **Bonneville 51 Preston 31 F 3A DIST. 6Game 1: **South Fremont 49 Shelley 28

Some Blackfoot residents are trying to recall Blackfoot School Board treasurer Jenny Hong and Chairman R. Scott Reese. The group, Concerned Citizens of District 55, said it formed due to the “recent controversial actions of the Blackfoot School Board,” an allusion to the $220,000 buyout of former Superintendent Scott Crane’s contract, which was carried out

A 21 year old Blackfoot man pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court to involuntary manslaughter. U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson saidKendallPerry, an enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, was indicted by a federal grand jury Oct. 23, 2012, on one count of involuntary manslaughter. According to the indictment, on June 30, 2012, Perry, who

The snow plows are tackling the snowy streets, but parked cars are in the way. Wreckers towed 91 vehicles on Tuesday. “We’ve had to tow quite a few vehicles,” said Idaho Falls Police Officer Buc Rogers. “A lot of people weren’t aware of it, for some reason.” IFPD sent out a phone alert to residents

Power was restored to more than 1,400 Rocky Mountain Power customers in Idaho Falls and Shelley on Tuesday afternoon. The utility said the outage was caused by a vehicle accident. An RMP representative said originally 158 customers were originally affected, but the company had to take more customers offline to safely make repairs. If you

From everyday emergencies like a power outage, to the once-in-a-lifetime Charlotte Fire last June, being prepared for them could mean the difference between life and death. “Preparedness is something that we can do at different levels. but definitely it’s an individual thing,” says Farhana Hibbert, Public Affairs Director for the Pocatello East Stake. “You have

Flu season has hammered one eastern Idaho school district so hard, officials decided to shut school doors for a time. The Clark County School District released students early Tuesday due to sickness. And the district says so many students were calling in sick that classes were canceled for the rest of the week. Extra-curricular activities

The American Dental Association is kicking off its 10th annual Give Kids a Smile on Friday. The goal of the program is to provide free dental services to uninsured and low-income children. In eastern Idaho, 33 dental offices in nine counties will be participating. Last year the program helped 563 children to receive dental care.

An Ammon man was arrested in Oregon after state troopers discovered 40 pounds of marijuana in the car he was driving. John C. Scott, 29, was arrested Thursday after being pulled over for unspecified traffic violations 15 miles east of Bend, where he had been driving eastbound on U.S. Highway 20. The Oregon State Police

The wife of an American pastor who’s been sentenced to eight years in prison in Iran says the Islamic regime views his Christianity as a national security threat. Pastor Saeed Abedini’s (sah-EED’- ah-beh-DEE’-neez) wife Naghmeh (NAHG’-meh) says her husband has worked with house churches in Iran and has shared his Christian faith, but has steered

A Park City woman who fell while ice climbing last week at Bridal Veil Falls has died of her injuries. Authorities say 30-year-old Meghan Arnold died at University Hospital Saturday night, a few days after falling about 30 feet. Arnold and a partner had been climbing in the popular “Stairway to Heaven” frozen waterfall in

Whole Foods Market says it is voluntarily recalling some 4-ounce Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon, cold-smoked and sliced, after a sample tested positive for listeria. The lot code for the recalled smoked salmon is 7425A2298B. The UPC code is 0 99482 40880 0. Whole Foods says the recalled items were sold in stores in

The Idaho State Bengals have released their 2013 football schedule. The team still had one open date and filled it with a game against BYU. The Bengals will travel to Provo, Utah to take on the Cougars on November, 16. ISU has lost the four previous meetings with BYU, the most recent being a 56-3

On Monday, a big announcement from the Boy Scouts of America has eastern Idahoans talking. The organization’s national governing board is considering doing away with a longstanding policy banning openly gay scouts and scout leaders. A woman who answered the telephone at BSA’s eastern Idaho governing body — the Grand Teton Council — said the

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on the southeast face of Survey Peak in the northern Teton Range and died as a result of injuries suffered in the slide. Gillespie was a long-time seasonal employee of Grand Teton

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on the southeast face of Survey Peak in the northern Teton Range and died as a result of injuries suffered in the slide. Gillespie was a long-time seasonal employee of Grand Teton

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on the southeast face of Survey Peak in the northern Teton Range and died as a result of injuries suffered in the slide. Gillespie was a long-time seasonal employee of Grand Teton

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on the southeast face of Survey Peak in the northern Teton Range and died as a result of injuries suffered in the slide. Gillespie was a long-time seasonal employee of Grand Teton

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on the southeast face of Survey Peak in the northern Teton Range and died as a result of injuries suffered in the slide. Gillespie was a long-time seasonal employee of Grand Teton

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on the southeast face of Survey Peak in the northern Teton Range and died as a result of injuries suffered in the slide. Gillespie was a long-time seasonal employee of Grand Teton

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on the southeast face of Survey Peak in the northern Teton Range and died as a result of injuries suffered in the slide. Gillespie was a long-time seasonal employee of Grand Teton

Two skiers from Jackson, Wyo., died in separate avalanches Sunday. In Grand Teton National Park, Nick Gillespie, 30, was caught in an avalanche on the southeast face of Survey Peak in the northern Teton Range and died as a result of injuries suffered in the slide. Gillespie was a long-time seasonal employee of Grand Teton

Despite the less-than-perfect road conditions Monday morning, Idaho Falls was alive with the sounds of a snow day. What more could a kid ask for? Freeman Park transformed into a winter wonderland, and it was hard to resist joining in on the winter play. “No homework! Yeah!” one child exclaimed. But not everyone had the

A coat of fresh snow created messy road conditions around Idaho Falls today. “We see anything from slid-offs to roll-overs and a lot of little fender benders. Typically we probably run betweenfive andseven calls a day. When the weather dumps like this we’re running 20 to 25 calls a day.” said Ron Matthews, owner of

The Tri-County Sheriff’s Association has been asked to investigate the death of an inmate in the Madison County Jail on Sunday. The Sheriff’s Office said jail staff found the unresponsive inmate around 3 p.m. They said first aid was attempted but was unsuccessful. Preliminary investigation determined the incident to be a suicide. The subject’s name

Snow and bad roads closed several schools across the area Monday morning. Several inches of fresh snow arrived Sunday as a cold front pushed in overnight. The most difficult roads were in the Upper Snake River Plain and Upper Snake Highlands. Idaho Highway 32 closed Sunday night due to blowing and drifting snow. It was

The city of Idaho Falls has issued a snow alert for residential streets. This mean road graders and backhoes will be plowing the streets over the next couple of days. Below is the proclamation made by the city. To see the areas mentioned, see the snow removal map under “Related Content” or at http://goo.gl/LYa0a. CITY

The Bonneville County prosecutor has withdrawn his name for consideration for Idaho Falls’ city attorney. Now city leaders will have to take their pick of three final candidates. Prosecutor Bruce Pickett said that over the weekend, he took himself out of the running after consulting with his family. The remaining candidates are Battelle Energy Alliance

While today’s hazardous road conditions kept many at home, some snowmobile riders found this to be an opportune moment to hit the trails during this year’s annual Pocatello Pathfinders Fun Run. The club’s six board members spent months preparing for today’s fun run they said has been a tradition for almost three decades, and they

The Sunday snow day means fresh powder across eastern Idaho. It was a perfect day — of course — for snow sports. One Idaho Falls man and his four-legged friends took advantage of one doggone good sledding day. “Seeing them want to pull you and be part of you, it’s great,” said musher Buck Rogers.

One of the big issues facing lawmakers this year is gun control. Hundreds of pro-gun activists gathered in Rexburg Saturday morning for the “Save Our Second Amendment” Rally. The group says eastern Idahoans have no desire to surrender their firearms and Saturday’s event was about showing just that. “We don’t want anybody else to make

BOYS SCORES SKYLINE 55**MADISON 56 F **RIGBY 61POCATELLO 56 F/OT HILLCREST 65**HIGHLAND 66 F/OT IDAHO FALLS 55**BLACKFOOT 58 F PRESTON 46**CENTURY 59 F BEAR LAKE 61**SNAKE RIVER 67 F AMERICAN FALLS 38**MARSH VALLEY 61 F **SALMON 59RIRIE 39 F **FIRTH 68WEST SIDE 43 F NORTH GEM 41**MACKAY 63 F **CHALLIS 69LEADORE 33 F JACKSON HOLE

New research published in the JAMA Pediatrics shows the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is up by 25 percent over the past decade. ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders which can continue through adolescence and adulthood. “It’s not curable but it is manageable, so it is a lifetime diagnosis,” said private

The state’s Safe Schools Task Force met in Boise Thursday to discuss security measures in school districts across Idaho. The 14-member group includes Bonneville District 93’s safety coordinator, Guy Bliesner. In its first meeting, the group tackled everything from key vulnerabilities, to how schools are prepared to react to a crisis, and if teachers should

Police have arrested the man they believe robbed the U.S. Bank branch in Jackson, Wyo., on New Year’s Eve. Corey Allan Donaldson, 39, was arrested on a federal warrant Tuesday in Clinton, Utah, . He was released from the Davis County Jail on Wednesday and transported to Cheyenne, Wyo., by U.S. Marshals. Jackson Police Lt.

As part of a nine-month federal, state and local investigation, four more co-conspirators have pleaded guilty to a variety of federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges. Thirteen defendants included in the organization have pleaded guilty so far. U.S. Attorney for Idaho Wendy Olson said 31-year-old Isidoro David Herrerra, 22-year-old Alberto Abarca, 29-year-old Nicolas Olsen,

How are some businesses thriving when others are left in the dust? Well, one father-son duo said it wasn’t an easy task to succeed in the business world, but with a little guidance they were able to do it. “How is it going to sell? That was the unknown,” said Jeff Krantz, father of Phil

The Taskforce for Improving Education in Idaho meets at 10a.m. on Jan. 25th. Since Idaho voters rejected Propositions 1, 2 and 3, state leaders have been searching for a way to better education. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter created a 30 member, bipartisan task force to assess Idaho’s education system and make new suggestions for possible

A Blackfoot man pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Pocatello to arson. U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson said in a news release Friday that in the early morning hours of Aug. 6, 2012, Trevor James Hurley, 20, set fire to a manufactured home or trailer located on the Fort Hall Shoshone-Bannock Indian Reservation.

A 36-year-old Idaho Falls woman was arrested on two California felony warrants early Thursday. Idaho Falls Police said Kimberly Gaitan was also charged with trafficking marijuana, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers contacted Gaitan at around 7 a.m. at her residence in the 700block of Ninth Street to question her about the California

Gun shop owner Adrian Alford has been selected to co-host a new National Geographic show called “Lords of War” that premiered Wednesday. And we have all the details on how he was chosen for the show. “There’s something about guns that draws me in,” said Adrian Alford, the co-owner of Expedition Firearms. “I got started

Pocatello is set to start construction on a multi-million dollar facility to house the city’s bus fleet. The plan is to start building the new bus depot in the spring. It will provide an area for passengers, a covered site for buses overnight and a large maintenance shop. Possibly no one is as excited for

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says four more members of an Idaho Falls area drug trafficking organization have pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges in U.S. District Court in Pocatello. Isidoro David Herrera, 31, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute in excess

The Teton District 401 School Board in Driggs will ask patrons to renew a two year, $3.1 million per year supplemental levy at the polls March 12th. Assuming no additional state funding support, the board would also make another $500 thousand in budget cuts. All staff salaries could be cut by 2.5 percent. While all

On Thursday night, a prominent Idaho Falls attorney brought big accusations against the City of Idaho Falls and former city attorney Dale Storer. At a city council meeting on Thursday night, Bryan Smith slammed city leaders with stacks of evidence he said proves illegal Public Retirement System of Idaho — or PERSI — payments were

BOYS SCORES ** SUGAR-SALEM 63SOUTH FREMONT 41 F **SHELLEY 65TETON 35 F CLARK COUNTY 42**CHALLIS 53 F **BUTTE COUNTY 61 GRACE 37 F **SALMON 56 WEST JEFFERSON 49 GIRLS SCORES CENTURY 38**POCATELLO 41 F TWIN FALLS 34**HIGHLAND 55 F **IDAHO FALLS 47 MADISON 39 F **RIGBY 43 BONNEVILLE 42 F **BEAR LAKE 45AMERICAN FALLS 42

The Salt Lake City International Airport has partially reopened after closing for more than three hours because of freezing rain and icy conditions that caused a Frontier airplane to slide on the runway during landing. Flights were diverted to various airports in the region, including Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Airport spokeswoman Barbara Gann says one

The Salt Lake City International Airport has partially reopened after closing for more than three hours because of freezing rain and icy conditions that caused a Frontier airplane to slide on the runway during landing. Flights were diverted to various airports in the region, including Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Airport spokeswoman Barbara Gann says one

The Salt Lake City International Airport has partially reopened after closing for more than three hours because of freezing rain and icy conditions that caused a Frontier airplane to slide on the runway during landing. Flights were diverted to various airports in the region, including Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Airport spokeswoman Barbara Gann says one

The Salt Lake City International Airport has partially reopened after closing for more than three hours because of freezing rain and icy conditions that caused a Frontier airplane to slide on the runway during landing. Flights were diverted to various airports in the region, including Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Airport spokeswoman Barbara Gann says one

The Salt Lake City International Airport has partially reopened after closing for more than three hours because of freezing rain and icy conditions that caused a Frontier airplane to slide on the runway during landing. Flights were diverted to various airports in the region, including Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Airport spokeswoman Barbara Gann says one

The Salt Lake City International Airport has partially reopened after closing for more than three hours because of freezing rain and icy conditions that caused a Frontier airplane to slide on the runway during landing. Flights were diverted to various airports in the region, including Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Airport spokeswoman Barbara Gann says one

The Salt Lake City International Airport has partially reopened after closing for more than three hours because of freezing rain and icy conditions that caused a Frontier airplane to slide on the runway during landing. Flights were diverted to various airports in the region, including Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Airport spokeswoman Barbara Gann says one

The Salt Lake City International Airport has partially reopened after closing for more than three hours because of freezing rain and icy conditions that caused a Frontier airplane to slide on the runway during landing. Flights were diverted to various airports in the region, including Pocatello and Idaho Falls. Airport spokeswoman Barbara Gann says one

Rare freezing rain in Salt Lake City caused dozens of accidents on roads and even on the airport runway. A Frontier airplane slid off during a landing Thursday morning, which closed Salt Lake City International Airport for several hours. Six Delta Airlines flights were diverted to Idaho Falls Regional Airport because of unsafe weather conditions

AAA-Idaho announced Wednesday it’s pushing Idaho lawmakers to ban cell phone use by drivers 18 and younger, on the grounds it will make our roads safer. Teens use cell phones for everything nowadays — talking, texting, and even listening to music. Most kids agreed texting behind the wheel is dangerous, but they are not buying

Cities throughout eastern Idaho are warning residents to keep a trickle of water running in their homes to avoid having their pipes freeze. Although subzero temperatures are not the norm right now, the warmer weather is driving the frost farther into the ground — making it more likely that pipes will go cold. City officials

The teenage boy who fell into the Portneuf River on Thursday afternoon has been rescued. Firefighters said the boy, whose name is not being released, was horsing around on a bridge when he fell into the river. The water was knee-deep, and the boy was able to walk to a block of ice, which he

A local man is now a national celebrity. Rexburg gun shop owner Adrian Alford was chosen to co-host a new National Geographic show called “Lords of War” that premiered Wednesday night. “There’s something about guns that draws me in,” said Alford. “I got started when my dad starting taking me shooting when I was a

The Idaho Department of Finance has settled a securities civil lawsuit with Ammon insurance agent Kyle Bennett. The department said Bennett was not registered to offer or sell securities. The lawsuit involved the offer and sale of more than $600,000 in promissory notes. According to a department news release, Bennett agreed to findings that he

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The man accused of robbing an Idaho Falls Maverik store on New Year’s Day had his own mother hand over the money at gunpoint, police said. Idaho Falls police said 18-year-old Mark Harold Carroll entered the store at 2 a.m., threatened the clerk with a handgun and demanded she empty the cash register. On Wednesday,

Growers converged in Pocatello this week for the annual Potato Conference. The convention is dedicated to the potato and it puts on display just about every device, chemical, and technique someone thinks can help farmers grow more or make more money. “This event is priceless for the industry,” Potato Grower Magazine Editor Tyler Baum said.

These four active boys can’t wait for a sports-loving family to claim them as their own. Playing and watching every sport is a passion with these guys. They crave being outside, running, wrestling, and hanging from trees. The best place for these boys will be an outdoorsy property where they can have plenty of room

In two days, museum-goers will be able to see part of the world’s largest collection of carousels in Idaho Falls. The Museum of Idaho’s latest Exhibit, Carousels: Art and History in Motion, will display some of the world’s finest and rarest artifacts found among carousels. Organizers say visitors will learn not only about the art

A lawmaker from Idaho Falls has introduced a measure to mandate cursive handwriting in Idaho elementary schools. Representative Linden Bateman presented this idea to the House Education Committee on Tuesday. He argued cursive writing promotes dexterity, boosts reading comprehension and enhances cognitive development. Third-grade teacher, Lori Crofoot, said teaching cursive is just like teaching any

Pocatello police are seeking public help to identify and locate a burglary suspect. One or more burglars broke into the Ward Oil Sinclair station at 2530 S. 4th Ave. in the early morning hours of Jan. 16 by breaking out a back window. Seventeen lottery tickets and several packs of cigarettes were taken. Later that

A man was arrested after he tried to flee police by jumping off the Fremont Avenue overpass on Tuesday afternoon. The incident began when officers responded to the Hampton Inn at 645 Lindsay Blvd. around 11:45 a.m. for a report of a theft. Dee A. Rhoades, 49, was accused of stealing an iPhone and food